English phrases for discussing hobbies and interests

Here are some phrases which will be useful when talking about your hobbies and interests.

Talking about things you like

what do you like doing in your spare time?

I like ...
watching TV
listening to music
walking
jogging

I quite like ...
cooking
playing chess
yoga

I really like ...
swimming
dancing

I love ...
the theatre
the cinema
going out
clubbing

I enjoy travelling

I'm interested in ...
photography
history
languages

I read a lot

have you read any good books lately?
have you seen any good films recently?

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do you play any sports?

yes, I play ...
football
tennis
golf

I'm a member of a gym

no, I'm not particularly sporty

I like watching football

which team do you support?

I support ...
Manchester United
Chelsea

I'm not interested in football

do you play any instruments?

yes, I play ...
the guitar

yes, I've played the piano for ... years
five

I'm in a band
I sing in a choir

what sort of music do you like?
what sort of music do you listen to?

pop
rock
dance
classical
anything, really
lots of different stuff

have you got any favourite bands?